Local News
Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival In Chatham
PS21 presents its Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival beginning August 5. Enjoy nine consecutive nights of classic comedy that will make you laugh out loud. All films are free of charge, open to the public, begin at 8:30 pm and shown under the tent at 2980 Route 66 in Chatham.
This season’s Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival will show some of comedy’s most iconic films. [Read more…] about Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival In Chatham
Leah Jo Hyde And Christopher Eli Bush United In Marriage
submitted by Sandy Hyde
Leah Jo Hyde and Christopher Eli Bush were united in marriage on May 18, 2013. The 1:30 pm country wedding took place at Higher Ground Farm, owned by Eric and Jamie Ziehm, in West Hoosick, NY.
As the groom and his best man, Jeremie Younger, walked down the hill between the horses, the bride’s party emerged from the horse barn and made its way down the aisle between the seats made of bales of hay.
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Berlin Library News
Book And Bake Sale
The Berlin Free Town Library announces its annual Book and Bake Sale. What could be better than a new stack of books to read? How about a baked goody to enjoy with your new books? The Book and Bake Sale will take place at the Library on Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Donations
The Library Board asks for your support through donations of new or gently used books and items for the bake sale. Books must be in good condition; no textbooks, technical manuals or encyclopedias, please. We cannot accept musty or moldy books. Please try to make all book donations by August 12. Please donate only when the Library is open so that books are not damaged by being left out in rainy weather. Baked goods should be brought to the Library the morning of the sale. Cash donations will be happily accepted at any time.
Summer Reading Activities
• Wednesday, August 7, from 1 to 2 pm. Led by Charlotte Neaton, participants, ages 8 and up, will craft some crazy looking birds.
• Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30 pm – Summer Reading Closing Ceremony and Party. Children, family and friends, please join us for the presentation of Reading Certificates. We will have snacks and entertainment.
Pirate Puppet Show In Grafton
As part of the “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading activities, the Grafton Community Library is sponsoring a free special event for all ages. Join us at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on Friday, August 9, at 6:30 pm for a pirate puppet adventure to solve the mystery of Book Island, presented by The Puppet People.
The Puppet People are a professional touring puppet company and have been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. For more news of the Summer Reading Program and other activities at the Library visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580.
Martha Raleigh Winsten To Visit The Cheney Library
On Saturday, August 17, please come at 11 am and meet Martha Raleigh Winsten at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Winsten is a local painter/artist/author from Moreau, NY. She has written a wonderful children’s book, Awesome Elijah, which is a true story about a young, rescued steer who is raised by a young girl and winds up at the Saratoga Horse Expo! Elijah lived to be 19 years old.
Winsten will read from her book and will also sing a song she composed about a coyote, accompanied by her guitar. And to top it all off, she will show children how to draw animals. Winsten has painted many famous race horses at the Saratoga track. The Library will provide paper and crayons.
This will be a morning of fun – so please do join us. You can see a picture of Winsten and her book and paintings on our website, www.cheneylibrary.org. Her book is on display, but circulation will not take place until August 17. Winsten will bring books for sale and sign them. Any questions? Our Library Staff is always happy to answer them; call 518-686-9401.
Cub Scout Pack 911 Sign Up
Cub Scout Pack 911 will be having sign-ups on Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. The Cub Scout Pack is open for boys entering first grade through fifth grade. For more information contact Samantha at 733-6729.
Learn History At The Cemetery
submitted by Sandra Davis
Learn local Cambridge history with voices from the past at Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge, NY. On August 3 meet at the Cambridge Historical Society at 10 am for brunch, tours and tickets. (This is a $15 fundraiser.) The Society is at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge.
We will proceed to the cemetery about 10:45 to view six re-enactors: Morris Driggriss by Paul Adams, William Watkins by David McNitt, Ruth Davis by Beverly Collamer, Ernest Skellie by Bob Wright, Olive Noteman by Audrey Hall-Seeley and George Law by Conrad Pederson.
Harpeth Rising At HedgesFest In Cambridge
Praised as an “Americana sensation,” the four classically trained musicians of Harpeth Rising bring an exciting and distinctively new sound to the folk genre. With a banjo and a fiddle, you might think they’re traditional bluegrass – but think again. Cello and percussion round out the ensemble, creating a truly unique sound. Their virtuosic instrumentals are coupled with intimate vocals and powerful lyrics. [Read more…] about Harpeth Rising At HedgesFest In Cambridge
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center August Events
Tuesday, August 6, 1 to 3 pm: Fantastic Ferns. The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Junior Naturalist Program. This program will teach Jr. Naturalists all about the indigenous ferns of Dyken Pond Center. A short hike and hanging wall craft will be included in this program. A $1 per child donation covers material costs.
Friday, August 9, 8:30 pm: Star Gazing For The Perseids Meteor Shower. Come stargaze for one of the biggest meteor showers this summer, the Perseids meteor shower. If you would like, please bring lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars and bug spray for your comfort. There is a $1 suggested donation. Pre-registration is encouraged for both of these events to help with planning.
Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Full Moon Kayak Tour. This program is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or by calling 658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day from 9 am until 3 pm. Our programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org.